Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment Ward s written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment [also called 13th or 15th Cavalry] was organized as an eight-company battalion in September, 1862, then two other companies were assigned in November. It skirmished in Tennessee and Kentucky and served in General Morgan's Brigade. On Morgan's raid into Ohio during July, 1863, most of the men were captured at Buffington Island and New Lisbon. Those that remained went on to serve in the 1st Kentucky Cavalry Battalion.
Download or read book Historical Sketch And Roster Of The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment Union written by John C Rigdon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Regiment was organized at Camp Nelson from East Tennessee refugees in the early part of 1863, with Joseph H. Parsons, of Knox county, as colonel. It assisted in the capture of Cumberland gap, after which it escorted the prisoners to Lexington, Ky. Returning to Knoxville, it remained there until after the siege of that place, and was then detailed to escort prisoners to Camp Nelson, from which place it was ordered to Nashville, where it arrived in January and remained until about May 1st. It was stationed at Gallatin from that time until August, when it was constituted a portion of the brigade known as the "Governor's Guards," under the command of Gen. Gillem, which then entered upon a campaign in East Tennessee. It participated with great gallantry in all the battles of that campaign, and at Bull's gap a large portion of the regiment was taken prisoners. A large part of the 11th cavalry having also been captured it was consolidated with the remainder of the 9th. On March 21, 1865, it entered upon the raid through Virginia, North and South Carolina and Georgia under Gen. Stoneman. It returned to Tennessee in May and was mustered out at Knoxville in Sept., 1865.
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion was organized and mustered into Confederate service at Camp Maury, near Nashville, Tennessee, in December, 1861. A seventh company, made up of transfers and men from Hickman County, was added in October, 1864. The unit was assigned to the Western Department, and all but Company C were captured in the fight at Fort Donelson. They were exchanged in September, 1862, remounted in January, 1863, and attached to Wirt Adams, H.B. Davidson's, Humes', and H. M. Ashby's Brigade. The battalion skirmished the Federals in Mississippi and Louisiana, was involved in the Atlanta Campaign. The battalion served in the defense of Savannah, then part served with Wheeler in Georgia and part in Tennessee. After various engagements in the Carolinas including Broxton Bridge, Rivers Bridge, the Battle of Aiken, Columbia and Bentonville, it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Companies Of The TN 9th Cavalry Battalion Company A - Maury County Company B - Maury County Company C - Hickman County Company D - Hickman County Company E - Maury County Company F - Wayne County
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster Of The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion written by John C. Rigdon and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 9th Cavalry Battalion was organized and mustered into Confederate service at Camp Maury, near Nashville, Tennessee, in December, 1861. A seventh company, made up of transfers and Hickman County, was added in October, 1864. The unit was assigned to the Western Department, and all but Company C were captured in the fight at Fort Donelson. They were exchanged in September, 1862, remounted in January, 1863, and attached to Wirt Adams, H.B. Davidson's, Humes', and H. M. Ashby's Brigade. The battalion skirmished the Federals in Mississippi and Louisiana, was involved in the Atlanta Campaign. The battalion served in the defense of Savannah, then part served with Wheeler in Georgia and part in Tennessee. After various engagements in the Carolinas including Broxton Bridge, Rivers Bridge, the Battle of Aiken, Columbia and Bentonville, it surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Companies Of The TN 9th Cavalry Battalion Company A - Maury County Company B - Maury County Company C - Hickman County Company D - Hickman County Company E - Maury County Company F - Wayne County
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 12th Cavalry Regiment Green s written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-02-19 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 12th Cavalry Regiment [also called 1st Partisan Rangers] was organized behind Federal lines in February, 1863. The men were from the counties of Fayette, Tipton, Shelby, Haywood, and Gibson. It served R.V. Richardson's and Rucker's Brigade, confronted the Federals in Tennessee and Mississippi, and in October totaled about 300 effectives. Later it was active in Georgia, fought at Memphis, then was part of Hood's operations in Tennessee. During February, 1865, the regiment was broken up. Some of its members became part of the 3rd (Forrest's Old) Tennessee Cavalry. Companies Of The Tennessee 12th Cavalry Regiment Co. ""A"". Fayette County. Co. ""B"". Fayette County. Co. ""C"". Tipton County. Co. ""D"". Shelby County. Co. ""E"". Shelby County. Co. ""F"". Fayette County. Co. ""G"". Tipton County. Co. ""H"". Fayette County. Co. ""I"". Haywood County. Co. ""K"". Fayette County.
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment Newsom s written by John C. Rigdon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment was also called the 19th Regiment. It was organized in May, 1864, by consolidating six companies of Newsom's Tennessee Cavalry Regiment and four companies of Forrest's Alabama Cavalry Regiment, The unit was assigned to T.H. Bell's Brigade in the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. Its members were recruited in Hardeman, Madison, Henderson, and McNairy counties.
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 8th Cavalry Regiment Union written by John Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-24 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 8th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (Union) was organized August, 1863, by consolidation of 5 Companies organized at Camp Nelson, Ky., June 30 to August 14, 1863, for 10th Tennessee Cavalry which failed to complete organization, and 7 Companies organized in Tennessee at large for the 5th East Tennessee Cavalry. There was another 10th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment formed under the command of Col. George W. Bridges. The regiment fought throughout the war in East Tennessee and western Virginia. They were responsible for the destruction of the Confederate Salt Works at Saltville, Virginia. At the end of the war they were sent in pursuit of the Confederate President Jefferson Davis. They may have been part of the Union troops involved in the disappearance of the Confederate Gold at Washington, GA, but there is no record that they were present at the capture of President Davis. Companies of the Tennessee 8th Cavalry Regiment - Company A - - Company B - Company C - Men from Greene, Hawkins and Jefferson Counties. - Company D - Men from Washington, Greene, Hawkins, Hamblen and Cocke Counties. - Company E - Men from Greene, Washington, Carter and Hawkins Counties. - Company F - Men from Greene, Washington, Hamilton, Union, Knox and Carter Counties. - Copmpany G - Some men from Grainger, Knox, Claiborne, Greene, Sullivan and Union Counties. - Company H - - Company I - - Company K - - Company L - - Company M -
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 8th Cavalry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-31 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 8th (Baxter Smith's) Cavalry Regiment, usually called 4th Regiment, was organized in November, 1862, but annulled. Reorganized January 23, 1863, by consolidating Davis' Tennessee Cavalry Battalion and four companies from Murray's Cavalry Regiment, its ten companies contained men recruited in the counties of Marshall, Sullivan, Smith, Wilson, Cannon, Rutherford, Hamilton, Fentress, Davidson, DeKalb, and Sumner. Another company was added in August with men from Knox and Blount counties. The regiment served in Wharton's, Biffle's, Dibrell's, and T. Harrison's Brigade. After Murfreesboro the 8th fought at Chickamauga and the Atlanta Campaign. They were in central Tennessee in the late fall of 1864, then in South Carolina by mid Febuary, 1865 to participate in the Battle of Aiken. They ended the war in North Carolina, surrendering with Johnston's army. Companies Of The TN 8th Cavalry Regiment The companies were recruited in the counties of Marshall, Sullivan, Smith, Wilson, Cannon, Ruther-ford, Hamilton, Fentress, Davidson, DeKalb, and Sum-ner. Another company was added in August with men from Knox and Blount counties. Co. "A." "The Marshall Rangers." Men from Marshall County. Co. "B." "The McClellan Troop." Men from Sullivan County. Co. "C." Men from Smith County. James M. Phillips, Co. "D" (also called "E"). Men from Dekalb and Wilson Counties. H. A. Wiley, Co. "E." Men from Cannon County. James R. Lester, Co. "F." Men from Wilson County. Jonathan W. Nichol, Co. "G." Men from Cannon and Rutherford Counties. Samuel H. Clover, Co. "H" (also called "D"). Men from Hamilton County and Alabama. R. H. Anderson, Co. "I." Men from Fentress County. Co. "K." "Cedar Snags." "Paul's People." Men from Davidson, DeKalb, Sumner and Wilson Counties. These were the original ten companies. On August 1, 1863, another company was assigned as Co. "L," Captain John I. Parton (or Partin). Organized September 20, 1862 at Knoxville. Men from Blount and Knox Counties. Formerly part of Hardy's Squadron, Escort to General John P. McCown.
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 10th Cavalry Regiment Demoss written by John Rigdon and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-07-03 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 10th Cavalry Regiment was organized in February, 1863, by consolidating Cox's and Napier's Tennessee Cavalry Battalions. Its companies were raised in the counties of Perry, Humphreys, Decatur, Hickman, Davidson, Montgomery, and Henry. It fought at Brentwood, Denmark, and Chickamauga, then saw action in the Atlanta Campaign and Hood's operations in Tennessee. During February, 1865, it was consolidated with the 11th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment and in May contained 30 officers and 280 men. The unit ended the war in Alabama and surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. Companies Of The Tennessee 10th Cavalry Regiment From Cox's Battalion: W. H. Bass, Co. "A." Became 1st Company "A," l0th Cavalry Regiment. Organized April 9, 1862 at Waverly, Humphreys County, with men from Perry and Humphreys Counties. W. H. Lewis, Co. "B." Became Company "B," 10th Regiment. Organized October 8, 1862 at Linden, Perry County. Elisha S. Stevens, Co. "C." Became Company "C," 10th Regiment. Organized October 8, 1862 at Linden, Perry County, with men from Decatur and Hickman Counties. B. G. Rickman, Co. "D." Became Company "H," 10th Regiment. Organized December 11, 1862 at Linden, Perry County. B. Herron, Co. "E." Became 1st Company "K," l0th Regiment. Organized October and November 1862 with men from Humphreys and Perry Counties. From Napier's Battalion: William E. DeMoss, Co. "A." Organized December 5, 1862. Men from Davidson County. Became "D," 10th Regiment. John Minor, Co. "B." Organized December 7, 1862. Men from Montgomery County. Became "E," 10th Regiment. W. W. Hobbs, Co. "C." Organized November 10, 1862. Men from Humphreys County. Became "F," l0th Regiment.
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment Newsom s written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment was also called the 19th Regiment. It was organized in May, 1864, by consolidating six companies of Newsom's Tennessee Cavalry Regiment and four companies of Forrest's Alabama Cavalry Regiment, The unit was assigned to T.H. Bell's Brigade in the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. Companies Of The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment The Tennessee 18th Cavalry Regiment was organized in May, 1864, by consolidating six companies of Newsom's Tennessee Cavalry Regiment and four companies of Forrest's Alabama Cavalry Regiment. Its members were recruited in Hardeman, Madison, Henderson, and McNairy counties. Co. "A." Co. "B." Some of the men later were in Co. "G," 21st (16th). Co. "C." Some men later in Co. "E," 21st (16th) Regiment. Co. "D." Some men later in 21st (16th) Regiment, some in 18th (19th) Regiment. Co. "E" May was later captain, Co. "B," 18th (19th) Regiment, and some of the men also served in this organization. Co. "F." McClerkin was later captain, Co. "I," 18th (19th) Regiment and some of the men also served in this organization. Co. "G." Some of the men later served in 18th (19th) Regiment. Co. "H." Nothing is known as to subsequent fate of this company; probably disbanded and men distributed to other companies. Prisoner of war records showed men from Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson, Madison and McNairy Counties.
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 17th Cavalry Battalion Sanders written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 17th Cavalry Battalion was formed in September, 1862, with three companies: one from Tennessee and two from Mississippi. The unit served in S.W. Ferguson's Brigade in the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. Later it skirmished in Tennessee. During December, 1864, the battalion merged into the 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. The Mississippi 9th Cavalry Regiment was formed in December, 1864 by consolidating the 17th Mississippi and 17th Tennessee Cavalry Battalions. The unit was assigned to Ferguson's and Wirt Adams' Brigade and served in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Later it transferred to the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana, and had many captured in the fight at Selma. Only a small number surrendered in May, 1865. Companies of the Tennessee 17th Cavalry Battalion Co. "A." "Confederate Rangers." Organized April 26, 1862 at Memphis. Some individual records show enlistments as early as September 9, 1861. Became Thomas C. Flournoy's Company, 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. Co. "B." "The Chickasaw Mounted Guards." Organized March 20, 1862 at Okolona, Mississippi. Became Company "E," 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. Co. "C," formerly called "B." Organized May 1, 1862 at Aberdeen, Mississippi. Became Company "F," 9th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment. Companies "B" and "C" were illegally mustered into the 12th Mississippi Cavalry Battalion in August 1863, but were ordered returned to Major Sanders by Major General Stephen D. Lee. When they returned to the battalion, their Company letters were reversed.
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 10th Cavalry Regiment written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 10th Cavalry Regiment was organized on February 25, 1863, by consolidating Cox's and Napier's Tennessee Cavalry Battalions. . Its companies were raised in the counties of Perry, Humphreys, Decatur, Hickman, Davidson, Montgomery, and Henry. It fought in central Tennessee, Chickamauga, the Atlanta Campaign, Franklin and Nashville, ending the war in north Alabama Companies Of The Tennessee 10th Cavalry Regiment From Cox's Battalion: W. H. Bass, Co. "A." Became 1st Company "A," l0th Cavalry Regiment. W. H. Lewis, Co. "B." Became Company "B," 10th Regiment. Elisha S. Stevens, Co. "C." Became Company "C," 10th Regiment B. G. Rickman, Co. "D." Became Company "H," 10th Regiment. B. Herron, Co. "E." Became 1st Company "K," l0th Regiment. From Napier's Battalion: William E. DeMoss, Co. "A." Organized December 5, 1862. John Minor, Co. "B." Organized December 7, 1862. W. W. Hobbs, Co. "C." Organized November 10, 1862.
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 4th Cavalry Regiment Murray s written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murray's Cavalry Regiment [also called 4th Regiment] was organized in August, 1862, using Spiller's Tennessee Cavalry Battalion as its nucleus. The unit was attached to Wharton's Brigade and fought at Perryville and Murfreesborough. On January 23, 1863, it disbanded. Four companies transferred to Baxter Smith's 8th Cavalry, four to the 22nd Infantry Regiment, and two to the 1st Confederate Cavalry Regiment. Companies Of The Tennessee 4th Cavalry Regiment The 4th Cavalry (Murray's ) was organized using Spiller's Tennessee Cavalry Battalion as its nucleus. Co. "A." Organized June 14, 1862 at Chattanooga, Hamilton County. Became 2nd Co. "D," 1st Confederate Cavalry; later an independent company; in 1864 consolidated with 1st Co. "A," 13th Tennessee Cavalry Co. "B." Organized October 2, 1862 at Mill Creek, Putnam County. Became Co. "H," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion. Co. "C." Organized August 14, 1861 at Knoxville. Men from Sullivan County. Formerly Co. "F," 5th Tennessee Cavalry Battalion (q.v.); then served in Spiller's Battalion. Became Co. "B," 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry Regiment. Co. "D." Organized November 11, 1861 at Livingston, Overton County, as James W. McHenry's Company, "Brown Rangers." Became 2nd Co. "C," 1st Confederate Cavalry. Co. "E." Organized August 22, 1862 from Smith and Jackson Counties. Became Co. "K," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion. Co. "F." Organized August 10, 1861 at Camp McGinnis, Overton County. Men from Fentress County. Attached to this regiment September, 1862. Became Co. I, 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry. Co. "G." Organized August 28, 1862 at Pikeville, Bledsoe County. Became Co. "G," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion. Co. "H." Organized July 22, 1861 at Nashville, Davidson County as Q. C. Sanders' Company. Men from Smith County. Became Co. "C," 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry. Co. "I." Organized August 11, 1861 at Chattanooga, Hamilton County as C. C. Spiller's Company. Formerly Co. "B," 5th Tennessee Cavalry Battalion; then in Spiller's Battalion. Became Co. "H," 8th (4th) Tennessee Cavalry. Co. "K." Organized July 31, 1862 at Pikeville, Bledsoe County. Became Co. "F," 22nd Tennessee Infantry Battalion.
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 1st Cavalry Regiment Union written by John Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1st Tennessee Cavalry Regiment was organized November 1862 at Camp Dennison, Ohio from the 4th Tennessee Infantry and mustered in for a three year enlistment under the command of Colonel Robert Johnson. The regiment fought throughout the war in Tennessee and Georgia, mostly near their own homes. They a total of 356 men during service, with nearly 300 of the men dying by disease. Companies of the Tennessee 1st Cavalry Regiment Co. "A." Organized at Cumberland Gap, April 1, 1862, with men from Knox and Hancock Counties. Co. "B." Organized at Sneedville, Hancock County, in March, 1862. Co. "C." Organized at Cumberland Gap, on April 1, 1862, with men from Knox County. Co. "D." Organized at Flat Lick, Kentucky in April, 1862, with men from Cocke and Greene Counties. Co. "E." Organized at Camp Garber, Kentucky in April, 1862, with men from Cocke County. Co. "F." Organized at Boston, Kentucky on March 1, 1862, with men from Cocke County. Co. "G." Organized at Cumberland Gap, on July 1, 1862 with men from Cocke County. Co. "H." Organized July 23, 1862 in Greene County. Co. "I." Organized at Cumberland Gap on August 12, 1862 with men from Bradley and Greene Counties. Co. "K." Organized at Cumberland Gap on August 16, 1862, with men from Bradley County. Co. "L." Organized at Camp Dennison, Ohio, on November 1, 1862 with men from Bradley County. Co. "M." Organized at Greeneville in November, 1862. Marched to Murfreesboro, where mustered in on January 27, 1863.
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 22nd Cavalry Regiment Barteau s written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-10 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 22nd Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (Barteau's) originally and often called 2nd Regiment, was organized in June, 1862, by consolidating the 1st and 7th Tennessee Cavalry Regiments. It fought throughout the war under Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. In February, 1865, it was consolidated with Wilson's 21st Cavalry Regiment and surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. The Tennessee 1st Cavalry Battalion (Mc-Nairy's) was raised in Davidson, Williamson, Cannon, Wilson, DeKalb, and Rutherford counties. The Tennessee 7th Cavalry Battalion was raised in Sumner and Smith counties. Co. "A." A consolidation of "A" and "B," McNairy's Battalion. Co. "B." A consolidation of "C" and "D," McNairy's Battalion. Co. "C." Formerly Co. "E," McNairy's Battalion. Co. "D." A consolidation of "A" and "C," 7th Battalion. Co. "E." Formerly Co. "B," 7th Battalion. Co. "F." Formerly "D," 7th Battalion. Co. "G." A consolidation of "E" and "F," 7th Battalion. These were the original seven companies. 1st Co. "H." An Alabama company assigned June 6, 1863, and assigned to 56th Alabama Cavalry as Co. "L." The companies assigned in May, 1864 by General Buford were: 2nd Co. "H." Men from Gibson, Obion and Weakley Counties Co. "I." Organized December 1, 1863 at Newbern, Dyer County of men from Gibson and Obion County. Co. "K." Organized December 1, 1863 at Newbern, Dyer County of men from Obion County.
Download or read book Historical Sketch Roster of the Tennessee 19th Cavalry Regiment Consolidated written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-02 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 19th (Biffle's) Cavalry Regiment, usually known as Biffle's 9th Cavalry, was organized October 23, 1862. The men were from the counties of Wayne, Lawrence, Maury, Perry, Lewis, and Madison. The regiment was consolidated with at least a dozen different commands during the war, but specifically in the late fall and early winter of 1864 - 65 was ordered consolidated with Holman's, Biffle's, Wheeler's Regiments, the 9th Battalion, and 1st Confederate Regiment into four regiments which composed one brigade." On January 19, 1865 in compliance with this order, Chalmers consolidated the 10th and 19th Regiments. On January 20th, Forrest instructed Chalmers: "You will retain Holman's, DeMoss's, Biffle's and Russell's Regiments and release all other parts of regiments and detachments whose commands may be in Georgia." The roster in this book thus represents one of the latest lists of men who served under Forrest / Chalmers and probably post dates the battles of Franklin and Nashville. Companies Of The Tennessee 19th Cavalry Regiment Co. "A." Organized August 10, 1862 at Ashland, Wayne County. Co. "B." Organized August 24, 1862 in Wayne County. Co. "C." Organized August 25, 1862 in Wayne County. Co. "D." Organized August 31, 1862 in Maury County. Men from Lawrence County. Co. "E." Organized September 4, 1862 at Columbia, Maury County. Co. "F." Organized September 30, 1862 at Leatherwood, Wayne County. Men from Perry County. Co. "G." Men from Maury County. Co. "H." Men from Lewis and Perry Counties. Co. "I." Organized September 10, 1862 in Wayne County. Co. "K." Men from Gibson, Henderson and Wayne Counties. Co. "L." Organized July 11, 1863 at Jackson, Madison County.
Download or read book Historical Sketch and Roster of the Tennessee 2nd Cavalry Regiment Ashby s written by John C. Rigdon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-26 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tennessee 2nd (Ashby's) Cavalry Regiment reported as First Tennessee Cavalry Regiment until December, 1862. It was organized May 24, 1862 by consolidation of 4th (Branner's) and 5th (McLellan's) Battalions; last reported April 9, 1865 in General Joseph E. Johnston's Army. This regiment is not to be confused with another 2nd Tennessee Cavalry Regiment commanded by Colonel E. S. Smith, nor with Barteau's 22nd Regiment which was sometimes mustered as the 2nd Tennessee Cavalry Regiment. The 2nd Cavalry fought under Gen. Wheeler throughout the Atlanta Campaign, the March to the Sea, and the Carolina's Campaign, surrendering at Bentonville, NC. Companies Of The Tennessee 2nd Cavalry Regiment The companies of the TN 2nd Cavalry were from the counties of Hamilton, Monroe, Knox, Union, Claiborne, Hawkins, Jefferson, Bledsoe, Bradley, Polk, Hancock, Blount, and Sullivan. John H. Kuhn, Co. "A," formerly "H," 5th Battalion. Henry C. Gillespie (to lieutenant colonel). John R. Rogers, John H. Burke, Co. "B," formerly "C," 5th Battalion. William F. Ford, James Ford, Co. "C," formerly "D," 5th Battalion. William P. Owen, Co. "D," formerly "C," 4th Battalion. William M. Smith, Co. "E," formerly "D," 4th Battalion. Spencer C. Stone, Co. "F," formerly "F," 4th Battalion. William L. Clark, Co. "G," formerly "B," 4th Battalion. Clark Rhodes, Co. "H," formerly "A," 4th Battalion. N. C. Langford, Co. "I," formerly - "E," 4th Battalion. Will Wallace Gillespie, Co. "K," formerly "E," 5th Battalion.